Chapter 47

Alanna's lips twitched.

Terrence hadn't bothered softening the insult behind his words. In fact, he even sounded haughty, as if amused by the drama.

Although Alanna always felt invincible and unfazed by others, Terrence's words made her blood run cold. Indeed, the people in the industry, including Hades, didn't respect her.

She faced Terrence and tried hard to make herself seem perfectly unbothered. "The bitch who covets others' belongings? Why?"

"Naturally, it's because you stole Melanie's spot, Ms. Jacinto. I always thought you were sensible. Who'd have known you'd have such blurred boundaries between doing the right and wrong thing?"

Alanna chuckled. "That's funny. If Hades wanted Melanie, do you think I'd be able to steal her spot? Or, do you believe I'm actually capable of controlling Hades? I have this current position because Hades kept me here. Aren't you people being too nosy? Also—"

She paused for a breath before continuing, "If I'm a bitch, what does that make you? I s